Prevention as the Best Medicine
National Pressure Injury Prevention Day
What is the most effective treatment for a pressure injury? It is not a complex surgery or an advanced dressing—it is ensuring the wound never appears in the first place. Recognizing that proactive vigilance is our Wound Care Department recently observed National Pressure Injury Prevention Day with a dedicated educational workshop. The event brought together clinical staff and caregivers to focus on the critical nuances of skin safety. Specialists led sessions on identifying signs and symptoms, teaching staff how to spot the earliest indicators of tissue compromise. A major focus
was placed on identifying at-risk patients by analyzing specific risk factors, such as immobility, sensory deficits, and poor nutrition. By understanding who is most vulnerable, staff can intervene before damage occurs. Moving from theory to application,
and patient repositioning schedules. The workshop also featured a hands-on look at the specialized equipment and tools used at Lincoln, including pressure-redistributing mattresses and prophylactic dressings designed to protect fragile skin from friction and shear. By reinforcing these protocols, the Wound Care Department aims to sharpen the clinical eye of every staff member.
the team showcased specific prevention and treatment measures. Attendees observed demonstrations of proper offloading techniques
NOVEMBER 2025 | 19 |
LINCOLN NEWS
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